Dulcolax Twelve Plus Pico Liquid is used for the short-term relief of occasional constipation.

Key Benefits:

• Fruit-flavoured liquid
• 300ml Suspension
• 5mg of Sodium Picosulfate per 5ml dose
• Sugar Free
• Works in 6-12 hours
• Stimulant laxative

Ducolax Twelve Plus Pico Liquid is a fruit-flavoured liquid for overnight relief from constipation.

By stimulating both the colon and the rectum it may also help the bowel to return to normal regular function.

Dulcolax Twelve Plus Pico Liquid Oral Solution is recommended to be taken at night to produce evacuation the following morning.

What is constipation?

Normal and regular bowel movement is important for most people. However, what is "normal and regular" varies from person to person. Some may have a bowel movement every day, others less often. Whatever it is like for you, it is best that your bowel movement has a regular pattern. Constipation is an occasional problem for some people. For others, it may be more often. It happens when the normal muscle actions in the bowel (large intestine) slow down. This can mean that material is not easily eliminated from the body.

The cause of constipation is often not known. It can be associated with:

Sudden change of diet, loss of "tone" of the bowel muscles in older people, pregnancy, medicines such as Morphine or Codeine, having to stay in bed for a long time and lack of exercise.

These healthy tips are recommended to try to prevent constipation happening:

Eat a balanced diet including fresh fruit and vegetables, drink enough water so that you do not become dehydrated, keep up your exercise and stay fit and make time to empty your bowels when your body tells you.

Active ingredients: Each 5ml contains 5mg of sodium picosulfate (as monohydrate)

Also contains: carmellose sodium, methyl parahydroxylbenzoate (E218), propyl parahydroxybenzoate (E216), glycerol, tutti frutti flavour, saccharin sodium, ethanol (4.8% v/v), sodium hydroxide solution and water

For oral administration

The following dosages are recommended to be taken at night to produce evacuation the following morning.

It is recommended to start with the lowest dose. The dose may be adjusted up to the maximum recommended dose to produce regular stools.

The maximum recommended daily dose should not be exceeded.

Adults and children over 12 years of age:

One to two 5ml spoonfuls (5 - 10mg) per day.

Should not be used in children and adolescents under the age of 12 years.

In the management of constipation, once regularity has restarted dosage should be reduced and can usually be stopped.

Diluent: Can be diluted with purified water.

The recommended dose should not be exceeded.

Should not be used in children under the age of 12 years.

If laxatives are needed for more than five days in a row, or if symptoms persist, in particular if you have persistent abdominal pain or are passing blood, consult your doctor.

As with all laxatives, bisacodyl should not be taken on a continuous daily basis for more than five days without investigating the cause of constipation.

Overuse of laxatives may damage your health by:

• Causing disturbances of electrolyte and mineral balances. Sodium, potassium, magnesium, and phosphorus are electrolytes and minerals that are present in very specific amounts necessary for proper functioning of the nerves and muscles, including those of the colon and heart. Upsetting this delicate balance can cause incorrect functioning of these vital organs.

• Severe dehydration may cause tremors, weakness, blurry vision, fainting, kidney damage, and, in extreme cases, death. Dehydration often requires medical treatment.

• Overuse of laxatives must be avoided as it may harm the intestinal function.

Also, stimulant laxatives (including bisacodyl) do not help with weight loss. They do not reduce the absorption of calories or nutrients. They can cause watery stools (diarrhoea), abdominal cramps and dehydration. Dehydration can seem like weight loss, but it’s not.

Consult your doctor or pharmacist before taking this medication if you are pregnant or breast feeding, or if you are currently taking other medication.

Keep out of the sight and reach of children.

The following are some of the side effects that are known to be associated with this medicine:

• Diarrhoea.
• Abdominal discomfort, pain or cramps.
• Feeling sick or vomiting.

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